A Juilliard-trained Sri Lankan opera singer, Tharanga has sung internationally — including with the New York City Opera and the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka. She is committed to sparking love of opera in both South Asia and the United States.

An investigative journalist who reports on the FBI’s misuse of informants in counterterrorism operations, Trevor asks the question: Is the United States catching terrorists or creating them?

The co-founder of OpenROV, which makes low-cost, open-source underwater robots, David has created a community of DIY ocean explorers. He has just launched OpenExplorer, a platform for citizen-powered exploration and conservation.

Camille, a choreographer, explores and exposes cultural, gender and social-justice issues through contemporary dance, musical theater, arts education and community outreach.

A popular chef, David is the founder of Brazil’s first socio-gastronomic organization, Gastromotiva, which brings culinary education to favela residents, to create employment and empower communities.

A Juilliard-trained Sri Lankan opera singer, Tharanga has sung internationally — including with the New York City Opera and the Symphony Orchestra of Sri Lanka. She is committed to sparking love of opera in both South Asia and the United States.

This behavioral biologist researches the ecological and evolutionary behaviors of African giant pouched rats. A popular blogger for Scientific American, she uses hip hop to teach science.

Camille, a choreographer, explores and exposes cultural, gender and social-justice issues through contemporary dance, musical theater, arts education and community outreach.

A “biophotonics” physicist, Patience is working to discover medical applications of laser technology, including the targeted treatment of HIV and cancer.

el Seed blends the modern art of graffiti with the ancient art of Arabic calligraphy, all with an eye to encouraging peaceful expression and social change.

LaToya uses photography to investigate issues like Rust Belt renewal, environmental justice, communal history and the line between private and public space. Her works often blur the lines between self-portraiture and documentary.

A privacy researcher and activist, Christopher focuses on government surveillance and cybersecurity. He is the Principal Technologist with the ACLU’s Speech, Privacy and Technology Project.

Kristen is a coral reef biologist and science communicator based in Curaçao, who studies the reproductive biology of threatened Caribbean corals. She’s currently developing bacterial probiotics, engineered settlement surfaces, and preservation methods for corals while continuing her advocacy work in marine conservation.

Usman began playing classical piano at the age of six and taught himself to play a variety of instruments using the internet as a learning tool.

 He is a composer, filmmaker and visual artist